Solar Thermal brochure(PDF)
What is Solar Thermal?
A solar water heating system collects heat from the sun and uses it to help heat your water.
It can provide hot water for taps, showers, baths and swimming pools. It can provide 100% of your summer requirements and 60% to 70% annually.
A solar thermal system can also be used to supplement your space heating requirements.
Systems can be installed in new build houses and existing homes and will be tailored to your families' needs.
Service provided
CareyGlass Solar is a one stop shop. We can supply, fit and commission solar thermal systems in just one day. CareyGlass Solar specialises in designing unique design solutions for both domestic and commercial projects.
We evaluate plans, carry out on site inspections and design fully guaranteed solar thermal systems. We supply, fit and service these systems which are customised to your specific needs.
CareyGlass Solar has an established network of plumbers, installers and engineers experienced in installing solar water heating systems. All installers follow a code of practice ensuring our high standards of service are delivered. Additionally, quality assurance checks on installations are made regularly.
Flat Plate Collector
Our flat plate collectors are certified for their efficiency, durability and ease of handling.
Evacuated Tube Collector
Our Solar Thermal evacuated tubes are ideal for supplying domestic hot water.
Benefits of Solar Thermal Energy
Your solar thermal system will produce 60-70% of hot water requirements, even on a cloudy day, lowering your usage of oil, gas or electricity and negating the CO2 these fuels create.
- Suitable for all homes
- Simple and reliable technology
- Dramatic reduction in energy costs for hot water
- Reduces your dependency on depleting natural resources
- Increases the value your property
- Life expectancy of panels is 25 years
- SEI registered product
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Your choice of collector ( Integrated in the roof/roof mounted/ground mounted)
- Maintenance Free
Flat Plate Solar Thermal panels installed on a house
Evacuated Tube Collector Solar Thermal panels installed on a house
Evacuated Tube Collector Solar Thermal panels installed on a house
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For a complementary quote for a solar energy project, send your plans to us
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How Solar Thermal works
Our high performance solar panels represent the heart of the solar thermal transfer system; they convert incident sunlight/solar energy into heat. Thanks to their clear, high transparency, low-iron glass, our panels achieve a high degree of heat transmission.
The heat is generated through the absorption of the sun's rays by a dark colour coated absorber sheet of the panels. When there is sufficient daylight a pump kicks in and frost protected, non-toxic solar fluid circulates through the system/pipe work.
The heat transfer fluid in the piping system absorbs the heat and is pumped to the hot water tank, where the heat is transferred to the surrounding water in the tank by a heat exchanger. It is this water in the cylinder that is then used for your showers, sinks and central heating.
Heat can still be generated even when the sun is obscured by cloud. Even on cloudy days, thermal systems can still work to a large percentage of their capacity through the diffuse light they receive. Your existing method for heating water (e.g. gas-fired boiler or electric immersion/all boilers are compatible with our solar system) acts as a backup for when there is insufficient sunlight.
The system works automatically. In summer, almost all hot water needs are met by the solar system, the rest of the year it pre-heats the water so your boiler only tops up to the required temperature. Please note that in the winter the system will only function when the cylinder temperature is lower than the panel temperature thus avoiding a cooling effect on the cylinder.
Solar Thermal Flat Plate Collectors
Solar Thermal Evacuated Tube Collectors
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